Longtime educators, veterans, and workers remembered in Lorain area obits
Evelyn G Witham 96 a retired educator of North Ridgeville died Sunday at Northridge Retirement Community after 37 years at Case Road residence. Joseph J Paul 85 of Elyria a WWII Army veteran and former U S Steel Lorain Works electrician died Sunday at EMH Regional Medical Center. Leona M Jaskowski 87 of Elyria formerly Jacksonville Ala died Monday at Lifecare Center of Elyria, and Andrew A J Laske 59 of Columbia Station died Saturday at Medina General Hospital. Survivors, service details, and funeral homes listed.
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Evelyn G. Witham
North Ridgeville
Northridge
Case Road
Lorain
Lorain High School
Bethany College
Bethany
Kent State University
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Avon Lake
Clearview
Kipton
Canton
Witham
Washington Avenue Christian Church
Elyria
Joseph J. Paul
EMH Regional Medical Center
Papua
New Guinea
U.S. Steel Lorain Works
Paul
St John Roman Catholic Church
Kskj Lodge
United Steel Workers Union
Memorial for Rosa DuPerow of Vermilion
Rosa Rose Iliff DuPerow 86 of Vermilion died Sunday at Kingston of Vermilion born in Richmond Virginia worked as a cleaning lady at Vermilion Post Office and sang in Lakeview Baptist Church choir survived by Minnie May Wells Caren Whitten and her husband Robert DuPerow funeral services at Lakeview Baptist Church with Rev Ed Mitchell officiating interment Elmhurst Cemetery memorials to the church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa ‘Rose
Iliff DuPerow
Rosa “Rose” Iliff DuPerow
Flowers
Vermilion
Kingston
Richmond, Va
Lakeview Baptist Church
DuPerow
Volunteer Bay
Minnie May Wells
Pasadena
Flo
Caren Whitten
Colorado
Robert DuPerow
Nellie
Bill Fox 83 North Ridgeville rail veteran dies
W M Bill Fox 83 of North Ridgeville died Monday at St John West Shore Hospital Westlake born in Akron. Army veteran retired from Norfolk and Western Railroad after 48 years and fue former United Transportation Union representative and member of Lake Erie Greyhound Rescue NA Retired Veteran Railway Employees VFW. Survivors include wife Barbara Laura Jones James Fox stepson Gary Williams seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Private graveside service at Rose Hill Memorial Park Massillon with Pastor Merlin Kerstetter. Contributions to Lake Erie Greyhound Rescue or charity of donor choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.M
Bill’ Fox
Bill” Fox
North Ridgeville
St John West Shore Hospital
Westlake
Akron
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Fox
United Transportation Union
Lake Erie Greyhound Rescue Inc
National Association of Retired Veteran Railway Employees
VFW
Barbara M
Tipton
Laura L. Jones
James N. Fox
Oberlin
Gary Williams
San Diego
Calif
Linda Lee Swiger
George K
Helen M
Nee Smith
George Fox
Rose Hill Memorial Park
Massillon
Merlin Kerstetter
Lake Erie
Obituary for Thomas G. Davis of Vermilion West Virginia
Thomas G. Davis 52 of Vermilion died Monday at home after a sudden illness He was born in Logan WV and lived in Vermilion 25 years A Ford Motor Co retiree welder He was a member of Trinity Free Wild Baptist Church Enjoyed hunting fishing cars collecting Indian artifacts and gardening Survivors include sons Brian San Francisco Gregory Mayfield Heights daughters Sarah Julianne Mayfield Heights Lindsey Vermilion three granddaughters mother Beatrice Davis of Henlawson WV sisters Ann Michalek Springsboro PA and Donna Bell Logan VA preceded by granddaughter Angel and parents Frank J Davis and brother Donald Davis Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Thursday at Riddle Funeral Home Vermilion funeral 11 am Friday Rev Ed Mitchell Interment Resthaven Memory Garden Avon military honors by Vermilion Veterans Council Memorials to American Cancer Society Elyria
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona M. Jaskowski
Flora
Elyria
Jacksonville
Ala
Lifecare Center
Cleveland
Avon
Alabama
Jaskowski
St. Charles Catholic Church
Roy J
Chester D
Augusta
John J
Donald C
Raymond C
Elsie S
Nee Gsell) Flora
Edwin Flora
Busch- Burmeister Family Chapel
Detroit Road
St. Jude Catholic Church
St. Elyria
Frank P. Rosem
Calvary Lorain
Thomas G. Davis
Vermilion
Logan
W.V
Ford Motor Co
Avon Lake
Davis
Trinity Free Wild Baptist Church
West Virginia
Brian
San Francisco
Gregory
Mayfield Heights
Sarah
Julianne Davis
Lindsey Davis
Beatrice
Nee Watts) Davis
Henlawson
W.va
Ann Michalek
Springsbor
Donna Bell
Angel Davis
Frank J. Davis
Donald Davis
Riddle Funeral Home
South St
Ed Mitchell
Resthaven Memory Garden
Vermilion Veteran's Council
American Cancer Society
N. Ridge Road
Lorain Police Blotter May 19 20 Disturbances and Theft
Police blotter items list incidents from May 19 and 20 in Lorain. Entries include burglary, theft of tools and a radio, property damage, telephone harassment, rental truck break in, a disturbing the peace charge, alleged landlord assault, CD theft, and car window damage plus pellet gun shooting and domestic violence arrest. The record reflects time, nature, and location of each incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
West 14Th Street
East 37Th Street
West 44Th Street
Highland Park
East 39Th Street
West 10Th Street
Luke Daugherty
West 17Th Street
East 33Rd Street
Reid Avenue
Fulton Road
Josephine Street
West 16Th Street
Angela Geiger
West 13Th Street
One shot one jailed in romantic dispute
Jeffrey Grandberry of Elyria was shot in the legs by Anthony Goode of Lorain during a dispute over a girl. Goode, 19, pleaded not guilty to felonious assault and related charges. he is jailed on $25,000 bond. Grandberry is in stable condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loraix
Lorain
Elyria
Jeffrey Grandberry
Bell Avenue
Anthony Goode
Ashland Avenue
Robert Poli Goode
Goode
Gargasz
Kokinda
Poli
Soe
Grandberry
Western Reserve dedicates expanded renovated school
Western Reserve celebrates the expanded and renovated middle and high schools with remarks by Superintendent Mark Gaggi and board officials. Guests from EHOVE Career Center and construction firms, plus student leaders, praise staff and students. An auction fundraiser adds to the Endowment Fund’s $23,500 total to support scholarships and special projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Reserve
Mark Gaggi
Huron County
Alvada Construction
Gilbane Construction
Buehrer Group
Ehove Career Center
Board of Education
Gaggi
Diane Wolf
Patrick Nolan
Tiffany Patrick
Dale Daniels
John Nolan
Roger Wallace
Western Reserve Endowment Fund
Wallace
County Board races to test voting machines before Sept. 1 deadline
Lorain County elections officials test three voting systems and seek additional trials ahead of a federal funding decision. Myke Clarett of the Ohio secretary of state urged fast tracking to implement a new system before the 204 presidential election. Independent candidates Schafer and Mathna are ruled out for lack of valid signatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
County Board of Elections
Myke Clarett
Ohio
Secretary of State
Elections Board
Florida
al Gore
Texas
George W Bush
Gore
Bush
U.S. Supreme Court
Lorain County
Marilyn Jacobcik
Tom Smith
Jacobcik
John J. Schafer
Woodrow M. Mathna
Schafer
Lorain
Mathna
Police recant statements in Bunner confession case
Michael Dufe Sgt Richard Ellis acknowledged telling Bunner he would tell the judge to go easy if he confessed to driving. Officer Brezina admitted lying about fingerprints on keys to coerce a confession, saying his aim was to obtain information. Defense questioned fairness of deceit.
Big Sisters program invites Lorain girls to join
Lorain County Big Brothers Big Sisters invites girls ages 6 to 12 to learn about mentoring. Many volunteer Big Sisters are ready to start friendships, with activities like baking and exploring. Orientations are 6:30 PM on the third Tuesday monthly, upcoming dates June 17 July 15 and Aug 19. guardians invited. reserve at 377-541.
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Lorain
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Lorain County
Aight
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Amherst
St. John Endowment Fund
Homewood Drive
Workshop Players
Sorosis Club
Don
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Pittsburgh
Jean Martin
Columbus
Edward F Witham
Cecil Hayward
Ridge Hil Memorial Park
Amherst Township
Janet A- Long
Washington Ave
Dicken
Andrew
A.J. Laske
A.J” Laske
Columbia Station
Medina General Hospital
Florence Laske
Baker Funeral Home
Front St
Berea
Tom Slater
Christ the King Church
North Olmsted
Leukemia Society of America
Dan Harkins
Chronale-Telegram
Bryan Kokinda
Dharkins
Chronicletelegram
New London Council
Jim Pheifer
Council
Bob James
Pheifer
New London High School
Salvation Army
James
Tena
Themend
Jo Ann Weg
Jimas
Jim
Christena
Michael
Ielay Sharon
Maumee
United Methodist
New London
Women of Our Lady of Sea Church
Ruggles, Church
Nova
Greenwich
Clarksfield
Fitchville
North Fairfield
Ana Rochester
Elton Simmons
Esimmons
Hmeid.net
The
Chronicle-Telegram
East Ave
Wakeman
Ellen Simmons
Brad Dicken
Democratic Elections Board
Tony Giardini
Beicken
Chroncletsiegra
Cindy Letes
Deise
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